Associate Planner, DTC

Funko • Burbank, CA

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About The Position

The Associate Planner supports global Direct-to-Consumer planning and inventory execution across both Funko and Loungefly brands. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory data, managing SKU-level inventory flow, and executing operational planning tasks that ensure product launches, pricing, and allocation decisions are delivered accurately and on time across DTC channels. Operating within a high-SKU, fast-moving global environment, this role plays a critical part in providing inventory visibility, enabling cross-functional decision-making, and supporting the wider DTC planning team in driving availability, sell-through, and margin performance. This is an ideal role for a detail-oriented, analytically minded planner looking to develop global planning experience within a complex omni-channel business.

Requirements

• 1–3 years’ experience in Planning, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Buying/Merchandising, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of eCommerce fundamentals and KPIs (AOV, UPT, Traffic, Conversion).
• Proven ability to manage and maintain detailed SKU-level data with a high level of accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills; comfortable working with large datasets, trackers, and planning tools.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear and confident communicator, comfortable working across global teams and time zones.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and improve processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with ERP, WMS, or inventory management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support global DTC inventory management at SKU level from Ex-Factory through to On-Shelf for Funko and Loungefly.
• Create and manage Assembly Orders, including building orders in system, defining the plan of action, and clearly communicating execution details to DC partners.
• Monitor supply vs demand at SKU and location level, proactively highlighting risks to availability, launch readiness, or overstock.
• Maintain accurate Retailer On-Shelf Launch Dates within Assortment and Planning trackers to ensure alignment across DTC, Retail, and Wholesale teams.
• Support Retailer Exclusive launches by maintaining Retailer Exclusive MD Listings, including basic competitive site reviews to inform visibility and accuracy.
• Own ongoing maintenance of the DTC Tracker, ensuring data accuracy and completeness for cross-functional visibility.
• Update and maintain product, launch timing, pricing, and key SKU information to support DTC, Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Act as a point of accountability for inventory-related data integrity in planning and reporting tools.
• Submit pricing updates accurately and in a timely manner to ensure changes are reflected correctly on DTC websites and within warehouse and operational systems.
• Support item set-up processes, ensuring SKU information, identifiers, and system attributes are correct prior to launch.
• Partner with Planning and Operations teams to test, validate, and troubleshoot pricing or system issues impacting DTC execution.
• Execute requests from Wholesale, Licensing, and Sample teams for access to DTC inventory to support broader business needs, ensuring appropriate tracking and communication.
• Support allocation, re-allocation, and inventory movement requests in line with planning direction and business priorities.
• Assist with coordination of special projects, events, kitted items, and cross-brand initiatives to ensure accurate inventory execution and on-time launch.
• Support the DTC Planning team with ad-hoc analysis, reporting, and inventory reviews to inform trading and operational decisions.
• Assist in building and maintaining exception-based views to flag issues at SKU or location level.
• Provide timely, accurate updates on inventory status, risks, and actions to planning and leadership teams.

Benefits

• Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company.
• Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees